at home in…, w| Gerald Zhang-Schmidt

When people do something for their fitness, it’s typically for a very distinct aim: losing weight, getting into (a certain) better shape, running a marathon, bench-pressing a certain weight. As in the case of weight, goals can be helpful, and observations of progress (trends) even more so. However, a singular focus on single aspects does [...]

A year ends, a new year starts, gym memberships go up – but it’s not the solution, it’s perhaps a part of the “disease” that we think we need fitness centers for our health and fitness. And no, it doesn’t necessarily take running, either. Of course, I sympathize with Scott Jurek, ultrarunner par excellence, when [...]

Soda pop – carbonated soft drinks – have become so common, so normal a part of life, as to be of little notice. They are, however, a rather recent invention – and one that is a highly relevant element in itself, and a great symbol, of the problems with modern diets. (As has, since the [...]

Off into the Alps again for the last of the mountain races I’m participating in this year (and possibly the last official event since it looks like the Wachau marathon will fall victim to chile pepper-related events yet again). You’d think that someone who does marathons and longer distances would be fit and feeling strong. [...]

There could not possibly have been a time when eating was as “unnatural” a matter as it is today. Food Just Is After all, for the longest time, having any food at all was a rather stronger concern than what particular food would be particularly good for you. Therefore, “You’ll eat what’s put on the [...]